Bigfoot: That's no ape suit, is it?

January 7, 2014 12:15 PM

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Huge, smelly and hairy, this mythical ape-man has vexed believers who say he exists. The California filmmakers of this famous 1967 image said this was the real thing, but doubters have said the creature looked to be holding a metal thing that looked suspiciously like a beer can. less

Huge, smelly and hairy, this mythical ape-man has vexed believers who say he exists. The California filmmakers of this famous 1967 image said this was the real thing, but doubters have said the creature looked ... more

Interesting how the toes of Bigfoot prints are always so ... perfect-looking. This print is a copy of another print made in 1963, supposedly found near where the famous 1967 Bigfoot film was made. The footprint is on display at the Willow Creek-China Flat Museum in California. less

Interesting how the toes of Bigfoot prints are always so ... perfect-looking. This print is a copy of another print made in 1963, supposedly found near where the famous 1967 Bigfoot film was made. The footprint ... more

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This is John Kirk, president of the Scientific Cryptozoology Club in Burnaby, B.C., in 1999.

This is John Kirk, president of the Scientific Cryptozoology Club in Burnaby, B.C., in 1999.

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More perfect toes, this time in snow circa 1951, from the Menlung Basin in Nepal. They allegedly belong to the ''abominable snowman'' or ''yeti.''

More perfect toes, this time in snow circa 1951, from the Menlung Basin in Nepal. They allegedly belong to the ''abominable snowman'' or ''yeti.''

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This image, circa 1961, of monster-like footprints came from an expedition to Mount Everest.

This image, circa 1961, of monster-like footprints came from an expedition to Mount Everest.

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This sign is from Pikes Peak Highway in Colorado.

This sign is from Pikes Peak Highway in Colorado.

Photo: John Yang, Signspotting.com

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Now for some photos showing the important cultural significance of Bigfoot. In 1976, the ''Bionic Woman'' (pictured) had to turn to Bigfoot to help save the ''Six Million Dollar Man's'' life.

Now for some photos showing the important cultural significance of Bigfoot. In 1976, the ''Bionic Woman'' (pictured) had to turn to Bigfoot to help save the ''Six Million Dollar Man's'' life.

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How did the bionic heroes encounter Bigfoot? When the ''Six Million Dollar Man'' was trying to set up an earthquake warning system, of course. The actor known as ''Andre the Giant'' played Bigfoot in the two-part episode. less

How did the bionic heroes encounter Bigfoot? When the ''Six Million Dollar Man'' was trying to set up an earthquake warning system, of course. The actor known as ''Andre the Giant'' played Bigfoot in the ... more

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Bigfoot was also key to the 1980s John Lithgow movie, ''Harry and the Hendersons.''

Bigfoot was also key to the 1980s John Lithgow movie, ''Harry and the Hendersons.''

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No need for shaky film footage when you can sketch Bigfoot, like in this depiction by artist David Johnson. So Bigfoot chasers, to win that $1 million, you have until March 13, 2014, when the contest ends.

No need for shaky film footage when you can sketch Bigfoot, like in this depiction by artist David Johnson. So Bigfoot chasers, to win that $1 million, you have until March 13, 2014, when the contest ends.

Photo: David Johnson

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